Chicago International Charter School is a charter school with 14 campuses in Chicago, Illinois. CICS has a student population composed of 96% ethnic minorities.
Serving 537 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cics - Bucktown Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cics - Bucktown Campus's student population of 537 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cics - Bucktown Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cics - Bucktown Campus is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3000 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
73%
28%
Black
23%
17%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
75%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Chicago Public Schools District 299
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cics - Bucktown Campus's ranking?
Cics - Bucktown Campus is ranked #3000 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cics - Bucktown Campus?
537 students attend Cics - Bucktown Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Cics - Bucktown Campus students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cics - Bucktown Campus?
Cics - Bucktown Campus has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cics - Bucktown Campus offer ?
Cics - Bucktown Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cics - Bucktown Campus part of?
Cics - Bucktown Campus is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
In what neighborhood is Cics - Bucktown Campus located?
Cics - Bucktown Campus is located in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other public schools located in Bucktown.
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